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Waukesha County, Wisconsin public records

In Waukesha County, deeds are recorded by the Waukesha County Register of Deeds; property values come from the Waukesha County Tax Listing; court files are split between the Waukesha County Clerk of Circuit Court and the Waukesha County Register in Probate.

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On this page
  1. Where to get each record
  2. Deeds and land records
  3. Property values, owners and tax bills
  4. Court records: which clerk keeps which case
  5. Marriage records
  6. Divorce records
  7. Birth certificates
  8. Death certificates
  9. Probate records and wills
  10. Voter records
  11. Historical records
  12. Good to know about Waukesha County records
  13. Office addresses, phones and hours
  14. Questions people ask
  15. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  16. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsWaukesha County Register of Deeds4Search deeds23Free search, fee for copies$2.00 first page + $1.00 each additional page (Wis. Stat. 59.43(2)(b)); online purchases add a $5.00 convenience fee and $2.00 processing fee3
Property values and ownersWaukesha County Tax Listing5Property search6—
Property tax billsWaukesha County Treasurer5Tax bill search7—
Court casesWaukesha County Clerk of Circuit Court5
Waukesha County Register in Probate5		Waukesha County Circuit Court8Copies $1.25/page (Civil, Criminal/Traffic, Family, Juvenile); certification +$14.00 per document; record search $14.00 per name; exemplified (triple seal) $42.00 plus per page. Probate: $1.00/page, certification $3.00 per document, search $4.008
Marriage recordsWaukesha County Clerk5——
Divorce recordsWaukesha County Register of Deeds4——
Birth certificatesWaukesha County Register of Deeds, Vital Records Division10—$20.00 first copy + $3.00 each additional copy9
Death certificatesWaukesha County Register of Deeds, Vital Records Division10—$20.00 first copy + $3.00 each additional copy9
Probate and willsWaukesha County Register in Probate5—Copies $1.00/page; will deposit for safekeeping $35.00; certification of a probate record $10.00; search when case number not furnished $14.00 (Probate Fees table)11

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Waukesha County are recorded by the Waukesha County Register of Deeds.4

Online search
landrecordspublicaccess.waukeshacounty.gov2Free search, fee for copies
Cost
Free to search and view; fee to purchase copies3
Who runs it
Aumentum Recorder Public Access Web UI (county-hosted at landrecordspublicaccess.waukeshacounty.gov)12
Years online
Fully indexed from January 1, 1994; images of unindexed documents back to the early 1800s, found with the online Tract, Subdivision and Condominium indexes (1848-1994); Deed Volumes 1-142 and Mortgage Volumes 1-108 viewable13
Copy fee
$2.00 first page + $1.00 each additional page (Wis. Stat. 59.43(2)(b)); online purchases add a $5.00 convenience fee and $2.00 processing fee3
Online fees
$5.00 convenience fee + $2.00 processing fee when buying online3
Certified copy fee
+$1.00 per document; certified copies only in person or by mail3
How to order
Online (Public Access), in person 8:00am-4:00pm at Room AC110 (cash, check, credit/debit; arrive by 3:45pm), or by mail with document number/volume-page, fee and SASE. Staff do not perform title searches.3
Recording fee
$30.00 standard documents; $50.00 subdivision, condominium and cemetery plats; check or money order only14
Fraud alerts
Recording Notification Service (RNS) monitors recordings for Waukesha County property15

How deeds work in Wisconsin

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Waukesha County Tax Listing (Department of Administration) sets property values5; the Waukesha County Treasurer bills and collects the tax5.

Property search
tax.waukeshacounty.gov (Tax Listing: tax bill, legal description, ownership, assessment information); detailed assessment records are kept by the city, town or village assessor6
Tax bill search
tax.waukeshacounty.gov - search and pay property tax bills; online fees: direct debit $1.50 ($10.00 over $10,000), debit card $3.95, credit card 2.39% ($1.50 minimum)7
Parcel map (GIS)
LIS Hub lis-waukeshacounty.hub.arcgis.com (interactive map and open data)6
Tax bills
County Tax Listing prepares tax bills for 34 municipalities16

How property tax works in Wisconsin

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Waukesha County Circuit Court (Wisconsin unified trial court)Civil/small claims, criminal and traffic, family, juvenile, probateWaukesha County Clerk of Circuit Courtwcca.wicourts.gov Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA), - case numbers can be found there (free statewide state-court index)8Free search
Waukesha County Circuit Court - Probate DivisionEstates, trusts, wills, guardianships, adult adoptionsWaukesha County Register in Probate (Probate Court) Probate records in CCAP electronically, on microfilm/microfiche, and older files at the Wisconsin Historical Society or UW-Milwaukee Golda Meir Library17
Fees
Copies $1.25/page (Civil, Criminal/Traffic, Family, Juvenile); certification +$14.00 per document; record search $14.00 per name; exemplified (triple seal) $42.00 plus per page. Probate: $1.00/page, certification $3.00 per document, search $4.008
How to request
In person at the division where the case is filed, by mail (case number or names/DOB, SASE, phone), or by phone/fax; payment in full first; the county does not email court records; off-site files available within about 72 hours8

Criminal records and background checks

Online search
wcca.wicourts.gov8Fee charged
About this search
WCCA for case lookup; Criminal/Traffic division copies $1.25/page8

How Wisconsin courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Waukesha County Clerk.5

Marriage license
$110.00 (cash, debit or credit); appointment required, both applicants in person; 3-day waiting period (waiver $25.00); valid 60 days18
Certified copy
Register of Deeds: $20.00 first copy + $3.00 each additional copy9
Statewide
Any Wisconsin Register of Deeds issues marriage certificates for events from October 1, 1907 to present9
Earliest
Earliest marriage registration: 1842 (Vital Records page) / 1846 (Genealogy page)9

Wisconsin marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Kept by the Waukesha County Register of Deeds.4

Certificate
Divorce certificates from January 1, 2016 at any Wisconsin Register of Deeds ($20.00 first copy); before 2016 contact the Clerk of Courts for the decree at 262-548-75449
Decree
Family division of Circuit Court; copies $1.25/page, certified +$14.008

Wisconsin divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

Kept by the Waukesha County Register of Deeds, Vital Records Division.10

Fee
$20.00 first copy + $3.00 each additional copy9
Statewide
Any Wisconsin Register of Deeds issues birth certificates from October 1, 1907 to present9
How to request
In person (photo ID; cash, check, credit/debit, no American Express), drop box, mail (application, ID copy, check/money order, SASE) or online via VitalChek (third party, extra fees); no phone or email orders9
Earliest
18609

Ordering a Wisconsin birth certificate

Death certificates

Kept by the Waukesha County Register of Deeds, Vital Records Division.10

Fee
$20.00 first copy + $3.00 each additional copy9
Statewide
Statewide issuance only from September 1, 2013; earlier deaths from the Register of Deeds of the county where the death occurred9
Earliest
18729

Ordering a Wisconsin death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by the Waukesha County Register in Probate (Probate Court).5

Fees
Copies $1.00/page; will deposit for safekeeping $35.00; certification of a probate record $10.00; search when case number not furnished $14.00 (Probate Fees table)11
Wills
Wills of a decedent must be filed with the Register in Probate within 30 days of learning of the death; a person may deposit a will for safekeeping19

Finding a will or probate case in Wisconsin

Voter records

County Clerk coordinates elections; election results 2009-present on the county site20

Historical records

Genealogy research by appointment Tue-Thu 9:00am-1:00pm ([email protected], 262-548-7863), max 2 researchers; deeds, mortgages, religious societies and vital records; cause of death viewable only if the record is over 50 years old unless direct and tangible interest21

Good to know about Waukesha County records

  • Public Access land records cannot be searched by owner name, by a County Board policy approved November 12, 20022
  • Online tract, subdivision and condominium index books cover 1848-1994; Deed Volumes 1-142 and Mortgage Volumes 1-108 are viewable online13
  • Recording fees payable by check or money order only (no cash, credit or debit)14
  • Court files stored off-site are brought to the courthouse within about 72 hours at no charge for normal requests8
  • County Treasurer runs property tax foreclosure auctions on WisconsinSurplus.com (Auction # 26-1647, November 13 - December 4, 2026)7

Office addresses, phones and hours

Waukesha County Register of Deeds

Address
515 W. Moreland Blvd., Room AC110, Waukesha, WI 5318810
Mail
Waukesha County Register of Deeds, 515 W. Moreland Blvd., Room AC110, Waukesha, WI 531883
Phone
262-548-7583 (main); Land Records 262-548-7589; Recording 262-548-7585; Vital Records 262-548-786310
Hours
In-person service 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday (excluding holidays); recording 8:00am-4:00pm10

Waukesha County Register of Deeds, Vital Records Division

Address
515 W Moreland Blvd, RM AC110, Waukesha, WI 531889
Mail
Waukesha County Register of Deeds, 515 W. Moreland Blvd., Room AC110, Waukesha, WI 53188 (include self-addressed stamped envelope)9
Hours
Applications processed 8:30am-3:30pm; arrive by 3:45pm9

Waukesha County Treasurer

Address
515 W. Moreland Blvd. RM AC 148, Waukesha, WI 531887
Mail
Waukesha County Treasurer, 515 W Moreland Blvd., Rm AC148, Waukesha, WI 531887
Hours
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Mon-Fri)7

Waukesha County Tax Listing (Department of Administration)

Address
515 W. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha, WI 5318816
Hours
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed on official County holidays16

Waukesha County Clerk

Address
Waukesha County Administration Center, 515 W. Moreland Blvd., Room 120, Waukesha, WI 5318820
Phone
262-548-7010 (fax 262-548-7722)20
Hours
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; appointments required for marriage license and passport applications (marriage licenses by appointment 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.)20

Waukesha County Clerk - Election Information

Address
County Clerk's Office, 515 W. Moreland Blvd., Room 120, Waukesha, WI 5318820

Waukesha County Clerk of Circuit Court

Address
515 W. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha, WI 5318822
Hours
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday22

Waukesha County Register in Probate (Probate Court)

Address
Waukesha County Courthouse, Probate Division, Room 0-0800, 515 W. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha, WI 5318823
Phone
262-548-7468 (Probate Court information line); fax 262-548-754623
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.23

Waukesha County Land Information Systems (Parks and Land Use)

Address
515 W. Moreland Blvd, Room AC170, Waukesha, WI 531886
Hours
8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday6

Questions people ask

How do I get a copy of a deed in Waukesha County?

The Waukesha County Register of Deeds keeps deed records. To order copies: Online (Public Access), in person 8:00am-4:00pm at Room AC110 (cash, check, credit/debit; arrive by 3:45pm), or by mail with document number/volume-page, fee and SASE. Staff do not perform title searches. Plain copies: $2.00 first page + $1.00 each additional page (Wis. Stat. 59.43(2)(b)); online purchases add a $5.00 convenience fee and $2.00 processing fee. Certified copies: +$1.00 per document; certified copies only in person or by mail.43

Can I search Waukesha County land records online for free?

Yes, searching is free; copies cost extra. Free to search and view; fee to purchase copies. The official search: landrecordspublicaccess.waukeshacounty.gov32

How much is a birth certificate in Waukesha County?

$20.00 first copy + $3.00 each additional copy.9

How do I look up who owns a property in Waukesha County?

Use the property search of the Waukesha County Tax Listing (Department of Administration): tax.waukeshacounty.gov6

Official copies vs look-alike sites

A certified copy comes only from the office that holds the record; reports and "research copies" sold by commercial sites are not issued by any Waukesha County office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.

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Sources

Every fact above links to the official page it comes from; all 24 sources were checked on November 4, 2026. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureau
  2. Public Access/Online Document Search (disclaimer)Waukesha County Register of Deeds
  3. Land Records Document CopiesWaukesha County Register of Deeds
  4. Waukesha County home pageWaukesha County
  5. DepartmentsWaukesha County
  6. Land Information SystemsWaukesha County Parks and Land Use
  7. TreasurerWaukesha County Treasurer
  8. Court Record InformationWaukesha County Circuit Courts
  9. Vital RecordsWaukesha County Register of Deeds
  10. Register of DeedsWaukesha County Register of Deeds
  11. Court FeesWaukesha County Circuit Courts
  12. Register of Deeds Public Access (Aumentum)Waukesha County Register of Deeds
  13. Online Search ToolsWaukesha County Register of Deeds
  14. RecordingWaukesha County Register of Deeds
  15. Land RecordsWaukesha County Register of Deeds
  16. Tax ListingWaukesha County Department of Administration
  17. Probate Court - Genealogy ResearchWaukesha County Register in Probate
  18. Marriage LicensesWaukesha County Clerk
  19. Probate Court - WillsWaukesha County Register in Probate
  20. County Clerk's OfficeWaukesha County Clerk
  21. Genealogy ResearchWaukesha County Register of Deeds
  22. Clerk of Circuit CourtWaukesha County Circuit Courts
  23. Probate CourtWaukesha County Register in Probate
  24. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau